ES2294905A1 - Vehicle cap unit - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
Conjunto de tapa.Cap set
La invención se refiere a un conjunto de tapa de un vehículo, o conjunto de piezas provisto de una tapa móvil que se abre y cierra con respecto a una parte fija, destinado por ejemplo a un conjunto de tapa de combustible o a otras partes de un vehículo tales como el cenicero, la guantera, el portón trasero, etc.The invention relates to a cover assembly of a vehicle, or set of parts provided with a mobile cover that is opens and closes with respect to a fixed part, intended for example to a fuel cap assembly or other parts of a vehicle such as ashtray, glove compartment, tailgate, etc.
En el estado de la técnica se conocen diversos diseños de conjuntos de tapa de combustible de vehículo, los cuales están provistos de una parte fija conectada a la carrocera del vehículo y de una tapa móvil capaz de abrirse y cerrarse sobre la parte fija, mostrando u ocultando la boca del tubo de combustible para el repostaje del vehículo.Various techniques are known in the state of the art vehicle fuel cap assembly designs, which they are provided with a fixed part connected to the body of the vehicle and a mobile cover capable of opening and closing on the fixed part, showing or hiding the mouth of the fuel pipe for refueling the vehicle.
El accionamiento de la tapa, es decir, la acción de provocar el movimiento de dicha tapa, tradicionalmente se ha realizado de forma manual, tirando de la tapa para abrirla o empujando la tapa para cerrarla. Más recientemente, los conjuntos de tapa de combustible han pasado a incorporar elementos de accionamiento que facilitan la apertura de la tapa. Como solución más sencilla se conocen tapas accionadas por muelles, de manera que dichos muelles facilitan la apertura de la tapa mientras que el cierre se realiza de forma manual. Como solución más compleja se conoce el incorporado de motores como medios de accionamiento de las tapas. En este sentido, puede encontrarse por ejemplo la patente EP0990548B1, que propone la inserción de un servomotor en el propio conjunto de tapa de combustible para servir como medio de accionamiento.The lid operation, that is, the action of causing the movement of said lid, it has traditionally been done manually, pulling the lid to open it or pushing the lid to close it. More recently, the sets fuel cap have incorporated elements of drive that facilitate the opening of the lid. As a solution simpler spring-loaded covers are known, so that said springs facilitate the opening of the lid while the Closing is done manually. The most complex solution is knows the engine incorporated as drive means of the covers. In this sense, you can find for example the EP0990548B1 patent, which proposes the insertion of a servomotor in the fuel cap assembly itself to serve as a means of drive
Generalmente, el procedimiento de apertura o cierre de la tapa de los conjuntos de tapa de combustible conocidos en el estado de la técnica se inicia manualmente, independientemente de si el movimiento de la tapa es después mantenido por un muelle u otro medio de accionamiento. Por ejemplo, en numerosas soluciones técnicas la tapa se encuentra asegurada a la parte fija mediante una conexión mecánica de tipo push-push, de manera que para enclavar y desenclavar la tapa se ha de empujar ligeramente la tapa hacia dentro, actuando posteriormente el medio de accionamiento concreto de cada solución técnica para abrir la tapa.Generally, the opening procedure or lid closure of known fuel cap assemblies in the state of the art it starts manually, regardless of whether the movement of the lid is after maintained by a spring or other drive means. For example, In many technical solutions the lid is secured to the fixed part through a mechanical type connection push-push, so that to interlock and unlocking the lid, push the lid slightly towards inside, the concrete actuation means acting later of each technical solution to open the lid.
La presente invención pretende ofrecer un conjunto de tapa de vehículo en general, y un conjunto de tapa de combustible en particular, en los cuales no sólo el accionamiento esté automatizado, sino que el propio inicio de las operaciones de apertura y cierre de la tapa está lo más automatizado posible, requiriendo una mínima acción por parte del usuario que desea acceder a la zona oculta por el conjunto de tapa.The present invention aims to offer a vehicle cover assembly in general, and a vehicle cover assembly fuel in particular, in which not only the drive is automated, but the very beginning of the operations of opening and closing the lid is as automated as possible, requiring minimal action from the user that you want Access the area hidden by the cover assembly.
Es objeto de la invención un conjunto de tapa que comprende una tapa capaz de abrirse y cerrarse con respecto a una parte fija mediante la actuación de apertura y cierre respectivamente de un medio de accionamiento, estando la apertura y el cierre de la tapa controlados por una o varias unidades de control, agrupadas conceptualmente en adelante bajo un único "sistema de control" genérico que, en caso de agrupar a varias unidades de control, proveerá de los medios de comunicación necesarios entre ellas.The object of the invention is a cover assembly comprising a lid capable of opening and closing with respect to a fixed part through the opening and closing action respectively of a drive means, the opening being and the closing of the lid controlled by one or several units of control, conceptually grouped forward under a single generic "control system" which, in case of grouping several control units, will provide the means of communication necessary among them.
El conjunto de tapa según la invención puede incorporar una serie de elementos novedosos analizados a continuación.The lid assembly according to the invention can incorporate a series of novel elements analyzed to continuation.
Un aspecto novedoso de la invención es que el
conjunto de tapa puede comprender un sensor capacitivo incorporado
preferentemente en la propia tapa del conjunto, como se explica con
profundidad en la descripción detallada de la invención, siendo la
función de dicho sensor la de detectar una presencia externa
(entendiéndose por presencia externa un leve contacto e incluso una
aproximación sin contacto) sobre la tapa con el fin de que dicha
presencia externa sea interpretada por el sistema de control como
una orden del usuario de abrir o cerrar la tapa, y se ejecuten
convenientemente los procesos de apertura o cierre. De este modo,
para efectuar la apertura o cierre de la tapa, no es necesario
empujar la tapa o tirar de ella sino que basta con aproximar la
mano a la tapa o rozar levemente la tapa con la mano para que se
inicie el movimiento de la tapa. El sensor utilizado en la presente
invención se basa preferentemente en la aplicación de una carga
nominal sobre un electrodo presente en el conjunto de tapa, y en la
constante medición de la carga de dicho electrodo, de forma que
cuando se detecta una variación de carga por encima o por debajo de
un umbral se deduce que existe una presencia externa (ha de tenerse
en cuenta que todos los cuerpos poseen una electricidad estática que
varia dependiendo de la conductividad de cada cuerpo, por lo que el
electrodo del sensor tiene una carga electrostática diferente a la
carga electrostática de una persona, y según este principio, un
mínimo contacto o aproxima-
ción entre una persona y la
tapa, y por ende el electrodo, produce una variación en la carga
electrostática del electrodo).A novel aspect of the invention is that the cover assembly can comprise a capacitive sensor preferably incorporated in the cover itself, as explained in depth in the detailed description of the invention, the function of said sensor being to detect a presence external (external presence being understood as a slight contact and even a non-contact approach) on the lid so that said external presence is interpreted by the control system as a user order to open or close the lid, and conveniently executed the opening or closing processes. Thus, in order to open or close the lid, it is not necessary to push the lid or pull it but it is enough to approximate the hand to the lid or lightly brush the lid with the hand so that the movement of the top. The sensor used in the present invention is preferably based on the application of a nominal charge on an electrode present in the cover assembly, and on the constant measurement of the charge of said electrode, so that when a variation in charge is detected by above or below a threshold it follows that there is an external presence (it must be taken into account that all bodies have a static electricity that varies depending on the conductivity of each body, so the sensor electrode has a different electrostatic charge to the electrostatic charge of a person, and according to this principle, a minimum or approximate contact
tion between a person and the cover, and therefore the electrode, produces a variation in the electrostatic charge of the electrode).
Debido a que la tapa puede sufrir múltiples y variados contactos en situaciones donde el repostaje no sea el objetivo (por ejemplo en un tren de lavado del vehículo), en el habitáculo del vehículo, en la llave de contacto o en otro lugar aplicable hay un interruptor, palanca u otro mar, do con el que el usuario da la orden de iniciar la apertura al sistema de control. En caso de que no exista esta orden, no es posible posteriormente abrir la tapa mediante un leve contacto o aproximación.Because the lid can suffer multiple and varied contacts in situations where refueling is not the objective (for example in a car wash train), in the vehicle interior, on the ignition key or elsewhere applicable there is a switch, lever or other sea, with which the User gives the order to start the opening to the control system. In if this order does not exist, it is not possible later open the lid by a slight contact or approach.
Otro aspecto de la presente invención es que el conjunto de tapa efectúa unas operaciones de apertura y cierre de la tapa prácticamente automáticas, en las cuales a partir de una orden por parte del usuario el conjunto de tapa comienza la apertura o el cierre y es capaz de detectar si la operación de apertura o cierre se ha realizado correctamente, o si durante dicha operación la tapa se ha encontrado con algún obstáculo y no ha podido finalizar la operación con éxito. En caso de detectarse un obstáculo, la tapa es preferiblemente devuelta a su estado anterior (cerrado en caso de haberse iniciado una operación de apertura, o abierto en caso de haberse iniciado una operación de cierre).Another aspect of the present invention is that the cover assembly performs opening and closing operations of the cover almost automatic, in which from one order by the user the cover set begins the opening or closing and is able to detect if the operation of opening or closing was successful, or if during said operation the lid has encountered some obstacle and has not Could finish the operation successfully. If a obstacle, the lid is preferably returned to its previous state (closed if an opening operation has been initiated, or open if a closing operation has been initiated).
Para poder determinar si una operación de cambio de estado (abierto/cenado) de la tapa se ha realizado con éxito o si por el contrario ha habido obstáculos, el sistema de control utiliza como criterio el valor de una información indicadora del estado de la tapa junto con un tiempo predefinido. Preferentemente, dicha información indicadora viene dada por:In order to determine if a change operation status (open / dinner) of the lid was successful or if on the contrary there have been obstacles, the control system uses as a criterion the value of an information indicating the lid status along with a predefined time. Preferably This indicator information is given by:
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- el estado de uno o más sensores de posición de tapa, que dan una indicación de si la tapa está totalmente abierta, totalmente cerrada y/o en una posición intermedia, o en general cualquier información de la que se deduzca la posición de la tapa (por ejemplo, un potenciómetro localizado en el eje de giro entre la tapa y la parte fija), o bienhe status of one or more cover position sensors, which give a indication of whether the lid is fully open, fully closed and / or in an intermediate position, or in general any information from which the position of the lid is deducted (by example, a potentiometer located on the axis of rotation between the lid and fixed part), or
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- en caso de que el medio de accionamiento sea un medio de accionamiento que funciona con una intensidad eléctrica (por ejemplo, un motor), el hecho de que el nivel de intensidad del medio de accionamiento supere un valor predefinido (ha de tenerse en cuenta que cuando la tapa accionada por el medio de accionamiento alcanza una posición a partir de la cual no puede avanzar, el medio de accionamiento actúa a fuerza máxima y por ello se produce un aumento de la intensidad eléctrica del medio de accionamiento).in if the drive means is a drive means that works with an electric intensity (for example, a motor), the fact that the intensity level of the drive means exceed a predefined value (it must be taken into account that when the cover actuated by the drive means reaches a position a from which it cannot advance, the drive means acts at maximum strength and therefore there is an increase in intensity electric drive means).
Cuando se inicia la apertura o el cierre de la tapa, el sistema de control arranca un temporizador o contador de tiempo predefinido, de manera que si de la información indicadora del estado de la tapa se desprende que la tapa ha cambiado de estado antes de que finalice dicho tiempo predefinido, el sistema de control determina que la tapa se ha encontrado con un obstáculo durante su apertura o cierre, mientras que si de dicha información indicadora del estado de la tapa se desprende que la tapa ha cambiado de estado igual o después del tiempo predefinido, el sistema de control determina que la tapa se ha abierto o cerrado completamente.When the opening or closing of the lid, the control system starts a timer or counter predefined time, so if the indicator information from the state of the lid it follows that the lid has changed from state before the end of that predefined time, the system control determines that the lid has encountered an obstacle during its opening or closing, while of said information lid status indicator shows that the lid has changed state the same or after the predefined time, the control system determines that the lid has been opened or closed completely.
Opcionalmente, el conjunto de tapa comprende además un display para informar del estado de ciertos parámetros relevantes del conjunto de tapa o de aquél aparato o sistema sobre en el que vaya estar instalado el conjunto de tapa. Además, el conjunto de tapa podrá comprender un LED u otro medio emisor de luz para que al menos la zona oculta por la tapa cuando la tapa está cerrada quede iluminada cuando la tapa está abierta.Optionally, the cover assembly comprises also a display to inform the status of certain parameters relevant of the cover assembly or of that apparatus or system on in which the cover assembly will be installed. In addition, the cover assembly may comprise an LED or other light emitting means so that at least the area hidden by the lid when the lid is closed is lit when the lid is open.
La invención es aplicable no sólo a un conjunto de tapa de combustible de un vehículo sino a cualquier conjunto de tapa, asociado a un vehículo, que comprenda una tapa capaz de abrirse y cerrarse con respecto a una parte fija. Así, el conjunto de tapa y los procedimientos definidos por la invención podrán encontrarse en el cenicero, la guantera, el portón trasero, etc.The invention is applicable not only to a set of a vehicle's fuel cap but to any set of cover, associated with a vehicle, comprising a cover capable of open and close with respect to a fixed part. So, the whole cover and the procedures defined by the invention may be in the ashtray, the glove compartment, the tailgate, etc.
Los detalles de la invención se aprecian en las figuras que se acompañan, no pretendiendo éstas ser limitativas del alcance de la invención:The details of the invention can be seen in the accompanying figures, not pretending to be limiting of scope of the invention:
- La Figura 1 muestra una perspectiva de un modo de realización de la invención, en forma de un conjunto de tapa de combustible de un vehículo.- Figure 1 shows a perspective of one way of embodiment of the invention, in the form of a cover assembly of Fuel of a vehicle.
- La Figura 2 muestra otra perspectiva del conjunto de tapa de combustible de la Figura 1.- Figure 2 shows another perspective of the fuel cap assembly of Figure 1.
- La Figura 3 muestra otra perspectiva del conjunto de tapa de combustible de la Figura 1.- Figure 3 shows another perspective of the fuel cap assembly of Figure 1.
- La Figura 4 muestra una sección en perspectiva de la tapa del conjunto de tapa de combustible de la Figura 1.- Figure 4 shows a perspective section of the fuel cap assembly lid of Figure 1.
La Figura 1 muestra un modo de realización de un conjunto (1) de tapa según la invención, en forma de un conjunto de tapa de combustible destinado a cubrir la zona de carga de combustible de un vehículo, impidiendo que se introduzcan impurezas, agua de lluvia u otros elementos indeseados en el tubo de combustible que comunica el exterior del vehículo con el depósito de combustible. El conjunto (1) comprende una parte fija (3), en este caso en forma de cazo, y una tapa (2), en este caso formada por una pieza bisagra (5) y una pieza estética (4) realizadas como dos piezas diferentes conectadas entre sí. Obviamente, tanto la tapa (2) como la parte fija (3) pueden presentar otras geometrías o estar formadas por una o más piezas, en modos de realización alternativos al de la presente figura.Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a lid assembly (1) according to the invention, in the form of an assembly of fuel cap intended to cover the cargo area of fuel of a vehicle, preventing them from being introduced impurities, rainwater or other unwanted elements in the tube of fuel that connects the outside of the vehicle with the tank made out of fuel. The assembly (1) comprises a fixed part (3), in this case in the form of a saucepan, and a lid (2), in this case formed for a hinge piece (5) and an aesthetic piece (4) made as two different pieces connected to each other. Obviously both the lid (2) as the fixed part (3) may have other geometries or be formed by one or more pieces, in embodiments alternative to the one in this figure.
En el modo de realización de la figura, el sistema de control que gobierna el funcionamiento del conjunto (1) de tapa comprende una unidad de control local, en este caso localizada en el conjunto (1), y la propia unidad de control central del vehículo, estando ambas unidades comunicadas entre sí adecuadamente. Para ello, en un costado, el conjunto (1) de la figura presenta una zona (9) de alojamiento de la unidad de control local.In the embodiment of the figure, the control system that governs the operation of the assembly (1) cover includes a local control unit, in this case located in the assembly (1), and the control unit itself vehicle center, both units being connected to each other adequately. To do this, on one side, the set (1) of the Figure shows a housing unit (9) of the control unit local.
La Figura 2 muestra otra perspectiva del conjunto (1) de la Figura 1, siendo visibles un motor (6) que sirve como medio de accionamiento para provocar el movimiento de la tapa (2) con respecto a la parte fija (3). Dicho motor (6) provoca el giro de un piñón (7), el cual traslada su giro a un engranaje (8) en este caso con una geometría de un cuarto de circunferencia, conectado solidariamente a la tapa (2), de manera que el giro del engranaje (8) puede producir un giro de la tapa de aproximadamente 90 grados.Figure 2 shows another perspective of the assembly (1) of Figure 1, a motor (6) serving being visible as a drive means to cause the movement of the lid (2) with respect to the fixed part (3). Said motor (6) causes the turn of a pinion (7), which transfers its turn to a gear (8) in this case with a quarter circle geometry, connected in solidarity with the cover (2), so that the rotation of the gear (8) can produce a turn of the cover of approximately 90 degrees.
La Figura 3 muestra otra perspectiva del conjunto (1) de la Figura 1, siendo visible la cara interior (10) de la tapa (2). Preferentemente, el conjunto (1) según la invención comprende un display (11) para hacer llegar al usuario cierta información relevante, donde en el caso de un conjunto (1) de tapa de combustible dicha información relevante puede referirse al estado de ciertos parámetros del vehículo tales como la presión de las ruedas, el nivel de combustible disponible en el depósito de combustible, etc. Además, el conjunto (1) de tapa puede incorporar un LED u otro emisor de luz (12) para que la zona oculta por la tapa (2) cuando la tapa (2) está cerrada (siendo dicha zona, en el caso de la figura, la zona de carga de combustible) quede iluminada cuando la tapa (2) está abierta.Figure 3 shows another perspective of the assembly (1) of Figure 1, the inner face (10) being visible of the cover (2). Preferably, the assembly (1) according to the invention comprises a display (11) to make the user reach a certain relevant information, where in the case of a cover set (1) fuel such relevant information may refer to the state of certain vehicle parameters such as the pressure of the wheels, the level of fuel available in the tank fuel, etc. In addition, the cover assembly (1) can incorporate an LED or other light emitter (12) so that the area hidden by the lid (2) when the lid (2) is closed (said area being, in the In the case of the figure, the fuel loading area) is illuminated when the cover (2) is open.
La Figura 4 muestra una sección en perspectiva de la tapa (2) de la Figura 1, en la cual se observa un modo de realización del electrodo (14) del sensor capacitivo que permite la detección de presencia externa sobre el conjunto (1) de tapa. Para el correcto funcionamiento del sensor capacitivo, el electrodo (14) de dicho sensor capacitivo no requiere estar ubicado en la superficie más exterior de la tapa (2), que la tapa (2) esté fabricada de un material específico, o que la tapa (2) sufra modificaciones estéticas o estructurales. Dado que puede disponerse de sensores con una sensibilidad o alcance (distancia entre el electrodo y el punto más alejado cuyo leve contacto es capaz de detectar el electrodo) de por ejemplo un centímetro, es posible ubicar el electrodo (14) a cierta distancia de la cara exterior (15) de la tapa (2). Así, en el modo de realización representado en la figura, se ha optado por situar el electrodo (14) en la cara posterior del display (11), en el lado opuesto de una cubierta (13) transparente. El electrodo (14) queda oculto en el interior de la tapa (2) y protegido de agentes externos como la lluvia, combustible, etc. Por otra parte, el electrodo (14) podrá tener una extensión variable a lo largo de la geometría longitudinal y/o transversal de la tapa (2), para conseguir una mejor detección de presencia externa en mayor o menor parte de la cara exterior (15) de la tapa (2).Figure 4 shows a perspective section of the cover (2) of Figure 1, in which a mode of realization of the electrode (14) of the capacitive sensor that allows the external presence detection on the cover assembly (1). For the correct functioning of the capacitive sensor, the electrode (14) of said capacitive sensor does not require to be located in the outermost surface of the lid (2), that the lid (2) be made of a specific material, or that the cover (2) suffers aesthetic or structural modifications. Since it can be arranged of sensors with a sensitivity or range (distance between the electrode and the furthest point whose slight contact is capable of detect the electrode) of for example one centimeter, it is possible place the electrode (14) at a certain distance from the outer face (15) of the cover (2). Thus, in the embodiment represented in the figure, it was decided to place the electrode (14) on the face rear of the display (11), on the opposite side of a cover (13) transparent. The electrode (14) is hidden inside the cover (2) and protected from external agents such as rain, fuel, etc. On the other hand, the electrode (14) may have a variable length along the longitudinal geometry and / or transverse of the cover (2), to achieve a better detection of external presence in more or less part of the outer face (15) of the cover (2).
El procedimiento de apertura del conjunto (1) de tapa de las figuras, provisto de sensor capacitivo para la detección de una presencia externa sobre el conjunto (1), es como sigue:The opening procedure of the set (1) of lid of the figures, equipped with capacitive sensor for Detection of an external presence on the set (1), is like follow:
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- Inicialmente, el conjunto (1) de tapa se encuentra en un "modo dormido" en el cual el sensor capacitivo no actúa. El conjunto (1) sólo abandona dicho modo dormido cuando el sistema de control recibe una orden de iniciar la apertura procedente del usuario, preferentemente emitida desde un mando a distancia portátil (llave, etc.) o desde un mando en el interior del vehículo. Preferentemente, una vez recibida dicha orden de iniciar la apertura, el sistema de control comprueba además que se cumplen ciertas condiciones de seguridad (siendo dichas condiciones de seguridad preferentemente que las luces del vehículo estén apagadas, que el motor del vehículo esté apagado, que el accesorio de manos libres esté desactivado y que la radio del vehículo esté apagada).Initially, the cover assembly (1) is in a "sleeping mode" in which the sensor capacitive does not act. The set (1) only leaves said mode asleep when the control system receives an order to start the opening from the user, preferably issued from a portable remote control (key, etc.) or from a remote control on the vehicle interior Preferably, upon receipt of said order to start the opening, the control system checks also that certain safety conditions are met (being said safety conditions preferably that the lights of the vehicle are off, the vehicle engine is off, that the hands-free accessory is disabled and that the radio of the vehicle is off).
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- Tras recibir la orden de iniciar la apertura y comprobar las condiciones de seguridad, el sistema de control arranca una fase de chequeo en la cual inicia la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento (por ejemplo, en caso de que dicho medio de accionamiento sea un motor u otro medio similar, la actuación de cierre equivale al giro del medio de accionamiento en el sentido de cierre), para cerrar la tapa (2) en caso de que esté parcial o totalmente abierta. Una vez que el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha cerrado completamente, finaliza la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento. En cambio, si el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha encontrado con un obstáculo antes de cerrarse completamente, proporciona preferentemente al usuario una indicación informativa (por ejemplo activando un dispositivo en el salpicadero del vehículo).After receive the order to start the opening and check the conditions of security, the control system starts a check phase in which initiates the closing action of the drive means (for example, if said drive means is a motor or other similar means, the closing action is equivalent to the turn of the actuating means in the closing direction), to close the cover (2) in case it is partially or fully open. One time that the control system detects that the cover (2) has been closed completely, the closing action of the medium of drive However, if the control system detects that the lid (2) has encountered an obstacle before closing completely, preferably provides the user with a informational indication (for example by activating a device in the vehicle dashboard).
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- Terminada la fase de chequeo, y encontrándose la tapa (2) cenada, el sistema de control permanece a la espera de una nueva orden de apertura para iniciar la fase de apertura. Dicha nueva orden de apertura es originada preferentemente por el sensor capacitivo presente en el conjunto (1) de tapa.Finished the check phase, and with the cover (2) having been closed, the control system remains at Waiting for a new opening order to start the phase of opening. This new opening order is originated preferably by the capacitive sensor present in the set (1) cover.
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- Una vez recibida la nueva orden de apertura, el sistema de control inicia una fase de apertura en la cual se provoca la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento (el giro en el sentido de apertura, en caso que el medio de accionamiento sea un motor u otro medio similar).A Once the new opening order is received, the control system starts an opening phase in which the performance of opening of the drive means (the rotation in the direction of opening, in case the drive means is one motor or another similar medium).
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- En una fase de fin de apertura, el sistema de control detecta el estado final de la tapa (2) y actúa en consecuencia. Así, cuando el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha abierto completamente, finaliza la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento, mientras que si el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha encontrado con un obstáculo antes de abrirse completamente, procede a iniciar la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento, para volver a cerrar la tapa (2). Para la detección del estado final de la tapa (2), la invención presenta dos modos de realización preferentes:In an opening phase, the control system detects the status end of the lid (2) and acts accordingly. So when the control system detects that the lid (2) has been opened completely, the opening act of the medium of drive, while if the control system detects that the lid (2) has encountered an obstacle before opening completely, proceed to initiate the closing action of the medium drive, to close the cover (2) again. For the detection of the final state of the lid (2), the invention presents Two preferred embodiments:
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- En uno de ellos, la detección de que la tapa (2) se ha abierto completamente tiene lugar cuando al menos un sensor de posición de la tapa (2) indica al sistema de control que la tapa se ha abierto completamente antes de que haya transcurrido un tiempo prefijado desde el inicio de la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento, mientras que la detección de un obstáculo tiene lugar cuando ha transcurrido un tiempo prefijado desde el inicio de la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento sin que el sensor de posición de la tapa (2) haya indicado que la tapa se ha abierto completamente.In one of them, the detection that the lid (2) has been opened completely takes place when at least one position sensor the lid (2) indicates to the control system that the lid has been opened completely before a preset time has elapsed from the beginning of the opening action of the means of drive while detecting an obstacle has place when a preset time has elapsed since the beginning of the opening action of the drive means without the cover position sensor (2) has indicated that the cover has been fully open
- En caso de que se haya iniciado la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento debido a la detección de un obstáculo, el sistema de control finaliza dicha actuación de cierre cuando detecta que el sensor de posición indica que la tapa está cerrada antes de que haya transcurrido un tiempo prefijado desde el inicio de la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento, o bien cuando se supera dicho tiempo prefijado sin recibir una indicación de que la tapa está cerrada.If the closing action of the drive means has started Due to the detection of an obstacle, the control system said closing action ends when it detects that the sensor position indicates that the lid is closed before there is after a predetermined time after the start of the performance of closing of the actuating means, or when this is exceeded preset time without receiving an indication that the lid is closed.
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- En el otro modo de realización, y siendo el medio de accionamiento un motor u otro medio de accionamiento que funciona con una intensidad eléctrica asociada, la detección de que la tapa (2) se ha abierto completamente tiene lugar cuando el sistema de control detecta que la intensidad eléctrica supera un nivel prefijado de intensidad después de que ha transcurrido un tiempo prefijado desde el inicio de la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento, mientras que la detección de un obstáculo tiene lugar cuando el sistema de control detecta que la intensidad eléctrica del medio de accionamiento supera un nivel prefijado de intensidad antes de que haya transcurrido un tiempo prefijado desde el inicio de la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento.At another embodiment, and the drive means being a motor or other means of operation that operates with intensity associated electrical, the detection that the lid (2) has been opened completely takes place when the control system detects that the electrical intensity exceeds a preset intensity level after a preset time has elapsed since the beginning of the opening action of the drive means while that the detection of an obstacle takes place when the system of control detects that the electrical intensity of the medium of drive exceeds a preset intensity level before a preset time has elapsed since the beginning of the opening action of the drive means.
- En caso de que se haya iniciado la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento debido a la detección de un obstáculo, el sistema de control finaliza dicha actuación de cierre cuando detecta que la intensidad eléctrica del medio de accionamiento supera un nivel prefijado de intensidad. En este caso no se analiza si dicho aumento de intensidad tiene lugar antes o después de un tiempo predefinido.If the closing action of the drive means has started Due to the detection of an obstacle, the control system said closing action ends when it detects that the intensity electric drive means exceeds a preset level of intensity. In this case, it is not analyzed whether said increase in intensity takes place before or after a while predefined
El procedimiento de cierre del conjunto (1) de tapa de combustible de las figuras, provisto de sensor capacitivo para la detección de una presencia externa sobre el conjunto (1), es como sigue:The closing procedure of the set (1) of fuel cap of the figures, equipped with capacitive sensor for the detection of an external presence on the assembly (1), It is as follows:
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- Inicialmente, el sistema de control recibe una orden de iniciar el cierre de la tapa (2), proveniente preferentemente del sensor capacitivo.Initially, the control system receives an order to start closing the lid (2), from preferably from the capacitive sensor.
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- La orden de iniciar el cierre provoca que el sistema de control inicie la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento (que en el caso de que el medio de accionamiento sea un motor o similar, equivale a un giro en sentido de cierre del medio de accionamiento).The order to initiate closure causes the control system to start the closing action of the drive means (which in the case that the drive means is a motor or similar, equivalent to a turn in the direction of closing of the drive means).
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- En una fase de fin de cierre, el sistema de control detecta el estado final de la tapa (2) y actúa en consecuencia. Así, cuando el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha cerrado completamente, finaliza la actuación de cierre del medio de accionamiento, mientras que si el sistema de control detecta que la tapa (2) se ha encontrado con un obstáculo antes de cerrarse completamente, procede a iniciar la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento. Por otra parte, para la detección del estado final de la tapa (2), la invención presenta dos modos de realización preferentes análogos a los detallados en el procedimiento de apertura.In an end of closing phase, the control system detects the status end of the lid (2) and acts accordingly. So when the control system detects that the lid (2) has been closed completely, the closing action of the medium of drive, while if the control system detects that the lid (2) has encountered an obstacle before closing completely, proceed to start the opening action of the medium drive. On the other hand, for state detection end of the lid (2), the invention presents two modes of preferred embodiments analogous to those detailed in the opening procedure
En resumen, y visto desde el punto de vista del usuario, un ejemplo del procedimiento de repostaje (apertura y cierre) podría ser como sigue: el usuario desea repostar, para lo cual apaga el motor y las luces del vehículo, pulsa un botón en la llave del vehículo, y posteriormente se aproxima a la tapa de combustible, roza la tapa con la mano y la tapa se abre, quedando abierta. Cuando el usuario termina de repostar combustible, roza la tapa con la mano y la tapa se cierra, no siendo necesario pulsar el botón de la llave para retornar al modo dormido ya que el conjunto de tapa de combustible retorna al modo dormido preferentemente de forma automática, por ejemplo una vez transcurrido un tiempo predefinido desde que la tapa se ha cerrado.In short, and seen from the point of view of user, an example of the refueling procedure (opening and closing) could be as follows: the user wishes to refuel, so which turns off the engine and vehicle lights, press a button on the vehicle key, and then approaches the cover of fuel, rub the lid with your hand and the lid opens, leaving open When the user finishes refueling, rubs the cover with the hand and the lid closes, it is not necessary to press the key button to return to sleep mode since the set fuel cap returns to sleep mode preferably from automatically, for example after a while predefined since the lid has closed.
La invención contempla modos de realización diferentes a los mencionados. Así, se contemplan por ejemplo modos de realización en los que el medio de accionamiento (6) no sea un motor, sino que sea cualquier otro medio que permita provocar que la tapa (2) se abra y cierre con respecto a la parte fija (3), como por ejemplo unos actuadores piezoeléctricos rotatorios, o un actuador basado en materiales SMA ("Shape Memory Alloy" o Aleación con Memoria de Forma).The invention contemplates embodiments different from those mentioned. Thus, for example, modes are contemplated. in which the drive means (6) is not a engine, but be any other means that can cause the lid (2) opens and closes with respect to the fixed part (3), as for example rotary piezoelectric actuators, or a actuator based on SMA materials ("Shape Memory Alloy" or Alloy with Shape Memory).
Por otra parte, como se ha mencionado, el funcionamiento del conjunto de tapa está controlado por un sistema de control que puede comprender una o varias unidades de control. Por ejemplo, en el caso de conjuntos de tapa de combustible u otros conjuntos de tapa presentes en el vehículo, será lo más frecuente que el conjunto de tapa esté provisto de una unidad de control sometida jerárquicamente a una unidad de control central del vehículo, estando ambas comunicadas por lenguaje CAN (lenguaje predominante en el sector de automoción en la actualidad) u otros medios adecuados. La invención contempla también alternativas en las que el sistema de control esté íntegramente localizado en el conjunto de tapa o íntegramente localizado fuera del conjunto de tapa.On the other hand, as mentioned, the lid assembly operation is controlled by a system of control that may comprise one or more control units. For example, in the case of fuel cap or other assemblies cover assemblies present in the vehicle, will be the most frequent that the cover assembly is provided with a control unit hierarchically submitted to a central control unit of the vehicle, both being communicated by CAN language (language predominantly in the automotive sector today) or others adequate means. The invention also contemplates alternatives in those that the control system is fully located in the cover assembly or fully located outside the assembly top.
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- la apertura y el cierre de la tapa (2) están controlados al menos por un sistema de control,the opening and closing of the lid (2) are controlled at least by a control system,
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- el conjunto (1) comprende al menos un sensor capacitivo para la detección de presencia externa sobre el conjunto (1) de tapa, siendo la activación de dicho sensor capacitivo interpretada por el sistema de control como una orden externa de apertura o cierre de la tapa (2).he set (1) comprises at least one capacitive sensor for the external presence detection on the cover assembly (1), being the activation of said capacitive sensor interpreted by the control system as an external order of opening or closing of the cover (2).
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- la recepción por parte del sistema de control de una orden de iniciar la apertura de la tapa (2),the receipt by the control system of an order to initiate the lid opening (2),
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- una fase de apertura, en la cual el sistema de control inicia la actuación de apertura del medio de accionamiento.a opening phase, in which the control system starts the opening action of the drive means.
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- la recepción por parte del sistema de control de una orden de iniciar el cierre de la tapa (2),the receipt by the control system of an order to initiate the closure of the lid (2),
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